Unique in having large lots of 3 to 13 acres, this development is also notable as the closest development to the dam, the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna. Yet it is just a few kilometers east of Nuevo Arenal on the plateau located above the village of La Union, where the tourist businesses of Toad Hall and La Mansion Resort are located. The road from Nuevo Arenal takes just 20 minutes. This road has been much improved and even more improvement is underway. The road from La Union is shorter but steep. There are fine Arenal Volcano views from most if not all of the lots. Some also have Lake Arenal views. The developer has done a lot of preparatory work and has finished his own large and very appealing home and the clubhouse. Electricity is in throughout the development. This region has plentiful water. Not only are there small lakes amid the lots but each lot has its own productive well. The developer says that Bella Vista is an eco-friendly development and has so far planted well over 5,000 trees with a goal of at least 10,000. He is setting aside land for organic gardening and will encourage buyers to establish their own organic gardens in the area provided. The location is closer to San Jose and the airport than are other developments, the major improvements underway on the Nuevo Arenal past the Venado Caves reducing the time to an estimated 2 1/2 hours. There is 24-hour security. Prices on remaining lots range from $70,000 for a lot of 3.93 acres to $195,000 for a lot of 8.25 acres. The largest remaining lot, which has 13.01 acres, is priced at $160,000.

Arenal Volcano is a large presence for residents at Bella Vista Estates.

Because the development is on a plateau with rolling hills, the lake views vary.